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About The Book: "The Marvelous Land of Oz," published in 1904, is L. Frank Baum's second book set in the Land of Oz and a sequel to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." It follows the adventures of an orphan boy named Tip and his creation, Jack Pumpkinhead. Tip escapes from a cruel witch, Mombi, with the help of the Powder of Life. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and others. They join forces to overthrow the rule of Jinjur and restore Princess Ozma to her rightful place as the ruler of Oz. The group faces various challenges, including a daring escape on a makeshift flying machine and the revelation that Tip is, in fact, Ozma in disguise. With Mombi's magic undone, Ozma takes the throne, and the companions go their separate ways. This book explores themes of identity, friendship, and the restoration of justice in the magical world of Oz. About The Author: L. Frank Baum (1856-1919), the American author, is famed for his children's fantasy series, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." He wrote 14 Oz books, 41 other novels, 83 short stories, 200 poems, and 42 scripts. Baum attempted to bring his works to the stage and screen, with the 1939 adaptation being a cinematic milestone. Born in New York, he moved west, opening a store in South Dakota, working as a newspaper reporter in Chicago, and publishing children's literature. His vision also included an Oz amusement park, but it was abandoned after a theatrical failure. Despite financial troubles, he cleverly protected his assets. About The Illustrator: John R. Neill (1877-1943), was a renowned illustrator known for his work on over forty stories set in the Land of Oz, including those by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson. Despite his early departure from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Neill excelled in advertising art and newspaper illustrations, contributing to projects like "The Little Journeys of Nip and Tuck" and becoming famous for his pen-and-ink drawings in the Oz series. The Title 'The Marvel